Please visit the MHFA national website at https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/.

Please contact Peter Doell at 585-554-6492 or Peter.Doell@wflboces.org with questions and/or registration information.

Requirement of at least two districts participating to run.

TCIS helps participants and schools to:

◉ Create a trauma-sensitive environment where students and adults are safe and feel safe within their roles as a staff member
◉ Pro-actively prevent and/or deescalate potential crisis situations with the students they work with
◉ Manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to students and staff
◉ Process the crisis event with students and each other to help improve their coping strategies to reduce future risk

The program focuses on reducing burnout, increasing self-efficacy, and ensuring that mental health professionals have the tools and support they need to make a lasting impact. To date, we've seen remarkable outcomes, 100% retention among coached clinicians since 2022, significant increases in self-efficacy, and strong feedback on its transformative effect on professional confidence and connection. This year alone, 47 coachees from our partner districts are actively engaged in the program. I will send each district a list of participating coachees within the next few weeks. Historically coachees have stayed in the program 2-3 years.

Each coachee receives:

• Coaching Training: 6 hours annually

• Coaches Community of Practice: Monthly (1x/month)

• Coachees Newsletter: Monthly

• Individual Coaching: 1 hour/month (minimum) for 10 months (September-June) To be determined by coach and Coachee

• Coaching Data Collection: Self-efficacy, burnout, and retention metrics (September & June)

• Annual Report to Districts summarizing outcomes and recommendations

DISTRICTS WILL CHOOSE THEIR DATES

Districts receive:

• A finalized CSCP document compliant with NYSED and ASCA standards

• A K-12 counseling curriculum map and data collection toolkit

• Templates for ongoing updates and sustainability

• Advisory Council development and facilitation of two annual meetings

• Professional development for counselors and administrators to ensure effective implementation

By partnering with NYSMHA, districts not only ensure compliance but create a sustainable, data-driven framework that enhances student success, strengthens community engagement, and elevates the role of school-based mental health professionals.

Our approach goes beyond one-day training. We work alongside districts to strengthen the effectiveness of their Collective Care Teams-school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, and LMHCs-by aligning clinical practice with MTSS frameworks, improving collaboration with administrators, and building sustainable systems of support.

Price per district is $8250

Sessions are interactive, practical, and immediately applicable, helping staff translate knowledge into action. Districts can select from a menu of focused topics or work with NYSMHA to design a customized experience aligned to local goals. Available topics for 2026-2027 include, but are not limited to:

• The clinician's role within an MTSS framework

• Counseling plan development and compliance

• Communicating effectively with families, staff, and administrators

• Strengthening clinician-administrator partnerships

• Integrating restorative practices within MTSS

• Navigating the CSE process and legal considerations

• Solution-focused and brief counseling strategies

• Tier 2 group counseling development

• Crisis team development and sustainability

• Trauma-informed and healing-centered school practices

Our approach goes beyond one-day training. We work alongside districts to strengthen the effectiveness of their Collective Care Teams-school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, and LMHCs-by aligning clinical practice with MTSS frameworks, improving collaboration with administrators, and building sustainable systems of support.

Price per district is $8250

Sessions are interactive, practical, and immediately applicable, helping staff translate knowledge into action. Districts can select from a menu of focused topics or work with NYSMHA to design a customized experience aligned to local goals. Available topics for 2026-2027 include, but are not limited to:

• The clinician's role within an MTSS framework

• Counseling plan development and compliance

• Communicating effectively with families, staff, and administrators

• Strengthening clinician-administrator partnerships

• Integrating restorative practices within MTSS

• Navigating the CSE process and legal considerations

• Solution-focused and brief counseling strategies

• Tier 2 group counseling development

• Crisis team development and sustainability

• Trauma-informed and healing-centered school practices

Our approach goes beyond one-day training. We work alongside districts to strengthen the effectiveness of their Collective Care Teams-school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, and LMHCs-by aligning clinical practice with MTSS frameworks, improving collaboration with administrators, and building sustainable systems of support.

Price per district is $8250

Sessions are interactive, practical, and immediately applicable, helping staff translate knowledge into action. Districts can select from a menu of focused topics or work with NYSMHA to design a customized experience aligned to local goals. Available topics for 2026-2027 include, but are not limited to:

• The clinician's role within an MTSS framework

• Counseling plan development and compliance

• Communicating effectively with families, staff, and administrators

• Strengthening clinician-administrator partnerships

• Integrating restorative practices within MTSS

• Navigating the CSE process and legal considerations

• Solution-focused and brief counseling strategies

• Tier 2 group counseling development

• Crisis team development and sustainability

• Trauma-informed and healing-centered school practices

Participants will learn to implement automated calculations, standardized data entry fields, and professional validation settings to ensure data integrity and a seamless user experience.

The Curious Classroom Experience Series invites educators into professional learning that feels less like a presentation and more like an experience. Through mystery, challenge, tinkering, collaboration, and thoughtful instructional design, participants will explore how to create learning that sparks curiosity, builds agency, and brings classroom experiences to life. Each in-person, three-hour session models practical strategies educators can bring back to their own classrooms while also providing time to reflect, plan, and begin creating their own classroom-ready applications. Across the series, participants will experience both unplugged and tech-connected approaches to designing learning that is engaging, memorable, and meaningful.

From Control to Curiosity

What if letting go of "having all the answers” could open new doors in your own practice? Many teachers avoid new technologies or innovative approaches because they feel pressure to be the expert. This session invites educators into a safe-to-fail environment where experimentation and discovery are encouraged. Together, we will explore how shifting mindsets from knower to co-learner, and from perfection to iteration, can help teachers feel more confident taking risks and modeling curiosity. When educators embrace this shift, students benefit by developing the resilience, adaptability, and future-ready skills reflected in the Portrait of a Graduate framework.

The Curious Classroom Experience Series invites educators into professional learning that feels less like a presentation and more like an experience. Through mystery, challenge, tinkering, collaboration, and thoughtful instructional design, participants will explore how to create learning that sparks curiosity, builds agency, and brings classroom experiences to life. Each in-person, three-hour session models practical strategies educators can bring back to their own classrooms while also providing time to reflect, plan, and begin creating their own classroom-ready applications. Across the series, participants will experience both unplugged and tech-connected approaches to designing learning that is engaging, memorable, and meaningful.

From Control to Curiosity

What if letting go of "having all the answers” could open new doors in your own practice? Many teachers avoid new technologies or innovative approaches because they feel pressure to be the expert. This session invites educators into a safe-to-fail environment where experimentation and discovery are encouraged. Together, we will explore how shifting mindsets from knower to co-learner, and from perfection to iteration, can help teachers feel more confident taking risks and modeling curiosity. When educators embrace this shift, students benefit by developing the resilience, adaptability, and future-ready skills reflected in the Portrait of a Graduate framework.

Together, we'll examine instructional approaches that support students from counting through multi digit addition and subtraction, ensuring a solid, connected foundation for future math success. Each session blends practical strategies with meaningful discussion and direct classroom application.

For those looking to extend their learning, an optional enhancement includes 3 days of classroom visits and individualized coaching after each session-providing targeted feedback, reflection, and support as strategies are implemented with students. Cost: $2,600 If interested contact Theresa Patchen.

What we'll cover:

1. Best Practices for Sharing Documents: Learn how to share documents securely and efficiently using OneDrive.
2. Leveraging SharePoint: Discover how to use SharePoint for robust team collaboration and project management.
3. Utilizing Teams: Understand how to utilize Teams for seamless communication and integration of all your tools.
4. Choosing the Right Platform: Gain insights on selecting the appropriate platform for various tasks to ensure optimal productivity and collaboration.

Together, we'll examine instructional approaches that support students in developing additive reasoning and multiplicative reasoning, ensuring a solid, connected foundation for future math success. Each session blends practical strategies with meaningful discussion and direct classroom application.

For those looking to extend their learning, an optional enhancement includes 3 days of classroom visits and individualized coaching after each session-providing targeted feedback, reflection, and support as strategies are implemented with students. Cost: $2,600 If interested contact Theresa Patchen.

Together, we'll examine instructional approaches that support students in developing multiplicative and proportional reasoning, ensuring a solid, connected foundation for future math success. Each session blends practical strategies with meaningful discussion and direct classroom application.

For those looking to extend their learning, an optional enhancement includes 3 days of classroom visits and individualized coaching after each session-providing targeted feedback, reflection, and support as strategies are implemented with students. Cost: $2,600 If interested contact Theresa Patchen.

TCIS helps participants and schools to:

◉ Create a trauma-sensitive environment where students and adults are safe and feel safe within their roles as a staff member
◉ Pro-actively prevent and/or deescalate potential crisis situations with the students they work with
◉ Manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to students and staff
◉ Process the crisis event with students and each other to help improve their coping strategies to reduce future risk

*NOTE - The final agenda, including breakout session topics will be sent out two weeks prior to the session.

Whether you're the only Algebra 1 teacher in your building or are part of a team, this collaborative offers a space to connect, learn from peers across districts, and feel less alone in the work. Come ready to share, listen, and leave with fresh ideas and renewed energy for teaching Algebra 1.

Educators will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from the same grade band, share instructional ideas, celebrate successes, and problem-solve real classroom dilemmas together. Through guided discussion, collaborative reflection, and peer-to-peer exchange, participants will walk away with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and renewed confidence in their practice.

This experience is ideal for teachers seeking a supportive professional community, meaningful dialogue, and space to learn with and from one another in a relaxed, engaging setting.

LETRS comprehensive professional development empowers teachers to understand the science behind how students learn to read and why some students struggle. LETRS participants will deepen their knowledge of the what, why and how of scientifically based reading instruction - while sharpening their ability to diagnose why students are struggling and how to provide proven interventions.

LETRS 3rd Edition professional development is delivered in a series of units that address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that that link each component. The full LETRS course is two volumes. This 4 day series will address volume 1, units 1-4.

Participants will receive access to print materials and a one year online license. Each of the session dates will be with a LETRS consultant. It is recommended that in between sessions, participants complete online practice, assigned readings and classroom applications. Districts can provide their participants credit for the asynchronous work at their own discretion.

Register by August 31, 2026

LETRS comprehensive professional development empowers teachers to understand the science behind how students learn to read and why some students struggle. LETRS participants will deepen their knowledge of the what, why and how of scientifically based reading instruction - while sharpening their ability to diagnose why students are struggling and how to provide proven interventions. LETRS 3rd Edition professional development is delivered in a series of units that address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that that link each component. The full LETRS course is two volumes. This 4 day series will address volume 2, units 5-8: Teaching vocabulary, language and reading comprehension, and writing.

Participants will receive access to print materials and a one year online license. Each of the session dates will be with a LETRS consultant. It is recommended that in between sessions, participants complete online practice, assigned readings and classroom applications. Districts can provide their participants credit for the asynchronous work at their own discretion.

Prerequisite: LETRS Volume 1, Units 1-4

Note: A prerequisite to this refresher is attendance on both days of People Styles Training

Our approach goes beyond one-day training. We work alongside districts to strengthen the effectiveness of their Collective Care Teams-school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, and LMHCs-by aligning clinical practice with MTSS frameworks, improving collaboration with administrators, and building sustainable systems of support.

Price per district is $8250

Sessions are interactive, practical, and immediately applicable, helping staff translate knowledge into action. Districts can select from a menu of focused topics or work with NYSMHA to design a customized experience aligned to local goals. Available topics for 2026-2027 include, but are not limited to:

• The clinician's role within an MTSS framework

• Counseling plan development and compliance

• Communicating effectively with families, staff, and administrators

• Strengthening clinician-administrator partnerships

• Integrating restorative practices within MTSS

• Navigating the CSE process and legal considerations

• Solution-focused and brief counseling strategies

• Tier 2 group counseling development

• Crisis team development and sustainability

• Trauma-informed and healing-centered school practices

The law requires every person who has previously taken this training to take the new updated training by November 17, 2026.

As per the NYS guidelines, in order to take this 15-minute asynchronous training, all registrants must have taken the prior NYS Updated Mandated Reporter training with Betsy Serapilio AND have the same email address.